“Even though not all areas of the North Carolina fall under the burn ban, we do encourage extreme caution with any burning as conditions are dry in many areas of the state. Our top priority is always to protect lives, property and forestland across the state,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. Because dry conditions are expected to continue this burn ban is necessary to reduce the risk of fires starting and spreading quickly. “Several counties in Western North Carolina are currently in a severe drought, and we are seeing wildfire activity increase due to dry conditions. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits for Burke, Cherokee, Clay, Cleveland, Gaston, Graham, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, McDowell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain and Transylvania counties effective 5 p.m., Sunday, Nov. RALEIGH – Due to increased fire risk, the N.C. Philip Jackson, public information officerĩ1 or ban issued for 14 countries in Western North Carolina
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